Islands and atolls: short videos
This page explores various islands and atolls around the world through a series of short videos, each linking to its source. Visitors will learn about Jeju Island's unique geological formation shaped by molten lava and the volcanic activity of Mount Teide on Tenerife. The cultural significance of the Moai statues on Easter Island and the unusual Rai stones used as currency on Yap are also featured. The page covers natural wonders like the marine Jellyfish Lake in Palau and the volcanic Deception Island in the South Shetlands. Additionally, the videos introduce viewers to the navigational techniques of the Marshall Islands and the tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel off Normandy's coast.
20 videos
Places0:33Jeju Island's Unique Formation and Geological Features
South Korea
More1:08Moai Explained
Chile
More1:10Land Diving on Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
More1:06The Immovable Money of Yap
Micronesia, Federated States of
Places1:02Mount Teide on Tenerife
Spain
Places1:06Tristan da Cunha Explained
Saint Helena
Technology1:02Navigating by Coconut Sticks
Marshall Islands
Places1:04Aitutaki: The Almost Atoll
Cook Islands
Places1:08Bora Bora's Volcanic History
French Polynesia
Places1:09Deception Island's Volcanic Harbour
Antarctica
Places1:20Lake Sevan's Disappearing Island
Armenia
Places1:05Jellyfish Lake in Palau
Palau
Places0:59Rangitoto Island's Volcanic Story
New Zealand
Places0:56Lake Bled and Its Island
Slovenia
Places1:19Fernando de Noronha's Volcanic Peak
Brazil
Places1:09Mont-Saint-Michel's Timeless Island
France
Places1:01Rangiroa Atoll Wonders
French Polynesia
Places0:50Rarotonga Island Overview
Cook Islands
More1:10Easter Island and Its Moai
Chile
Places1:21Galápagos Islands Wonders
Ecuador
More topics
- Volcanoes and lava
- Ancient cities and lost civilisations
- UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Myths and misconceptions debunked
- Space and astronomy
- Deserts and dry lands
- Lakes, rivers and waterfalls
- Ice, snow and glaciers
- Mountains and peaks
- Bridges, tunnels, railways and dams
- Castles, palaces and fortresses
- Temples, mosques, churches and sacred places
- Where famous foods come from
- Coffee, tea and drinks
- Music and instruments
- Sports and games
- Crafts, textiles and traditional art
- Ancient writing, manuscripts and records
- Technology and inventions
- Birds
- Apes, monkeys and lemurs
- Ocean life and sea creatures
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Insects and beetles
- Weather and sky phenomena
- Caves and underground places
- Festivals, dance and traditions
- Mysteries, legends and ancient riddles
- Historic events